Over 1 Million Kids and Young Adults Vaped Every Day in 2019
Each day between 2017 and 2019, nearly 2,300 adolescents and young adults became new daily tobacco users — a figure that mirrors statistics from 1989 to 1993. According to a longitudinal study, the total number of daily vape (or e-cigarette) users under 21 years of age rose to more than 1 million by 2019. Of […]
How Does the Non-ADHD Partner feel? 2 Types, 3 Causes, Symptoms
ADHD in adults results in mental and physical problems that may eventually impact their relationships and cause difficulty in their daily routine. Various research has proven that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder of executive functioning, which involves five areas of daily behaviors: Time management Organization Motivation Concentration Self-discipline Most couples with undiagnosed […]
First Treatment Approved for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Dupilumab (Dupixent) became the first drug approved to treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and pediatric patients ages 12 and older weighing at least 40 kg (~88 lb), the FDA announced. Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic, progressive disease in which the esophagus becomes inflamed due to a buildup of eosinophils, creating difficulty swallowing and eating. Dupilumab […]
Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service scientists and their colleagues in mBio. Microbes that have resistance to various commonly used antibiotics such as tetracycline and aminoglycoside are a […]
Food insecurity risk related to diabetes later in life
Young adults who were at risk of food insecurity had increased incidence of diabetes 10 years later, according to a Washington State University study. While previous research has associated food insecurity with a range of health issues including diabetes, obesity and hypertension, this study showed a connection over time, suggesting a causal relationship. In the […]
Active brown adipose tissue protects against ‘pre-prediabetes’
In a prospective study of young, lean adults, PET/CT imaging revealed that higher levels of active brown adipose tissue (also known as “brown fat”) are more prevalent in individuals who exhibit very early indications of metabolic disorders. Published ahead of print in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, the study suggests that active brown fat is […]
A ‘factory reset’ for the brain may cure anxiety, drinking behavior, study suggests: Gene editing reverses brain genetic reprogramming caused by adolescent binge drinking
Gene editing may be a potential treatment for anxiety and alcohol use disorder in adults who were exposed to binge drinking in their adolescence, according to the results of an animal study published in the journal Science Advances. The study is issued by researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago who have been studying the […]
Do Pediatric Electrophysiologists Have It Harder?
SAN FRANCISCO — Unlike their peers who treat adults, pediatric electrophysiologists face unique challenges of ethics and communication when working with children and their families. Clinical decision-making can be hampered by a scientific literature that is currently modest at best and evolving, and by potential disagreement between parent and adolescent about putting in an implantable […]
High cardiovascular risk is associated with symptoms of depression: Improving cardiovascular health might help prevent the onset of depression in the elderly, researchers say
Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk of depression in older adults, according to a new study published April 13 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sandra Martín-Peláez of University of Granada, Spain, and colleagues. Cardiovascular disease and depression are thought to be closely related due to similar risk factors, including inflammation […]
How to rejuvenate the immune system of elderly people and reduce their risk of infectious disease: Study results identify reason for why older adults are significantly more susceptible to infectious diseases
A new study, led by researchers from the University of California, Irvine, identifies a reason for why older adults are significantly more susceptible to infectious diseases than younger people, a critical societal issue most recently exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Study results also pave the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune […]